of Little Rock, AR
October 13, 1938 - April 27, 2017
FRED H. FAAS, M.D., 78, of Little Rock, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2017. He was surrounded by his wife and daughters during his last breath. Fred was born October 13, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Erna and Oscar Faas.
Dr. Faas was a long tenured professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He was a 50 year member of the Arkansas Medical Society. He also served as a board certified endocrinologist on staff for the Arkansas Veterans Health Care System. He retired from the Department of Veteran Affairs following 41 years of dedicated service to the Government of the United States of America. He served his country in the United States Navy as a Flight Surgeon from 1965 to 1967.
Dr. Faas received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas, followed by his doctorate of medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1963. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and his fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism at the UAMS. He was board certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Clinical Lipidology. Dr. Faas was a member of the Endocrine Society, the Southeast Lipid Association, the American Oil Chemists Society, and a fellow in the American College of Physicians. He was a member of the Board of Directors for the Southeast Lipid Association, 2004-2011, and served as their President, 2005-2006. He was designated a Diplomate of Clinical Lipidology from the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. He was awarded basic and clinical research grants, served as principal investigator on many clinical trials, and authored a number of scientific articles and abstracts.
Dr. Faas was the Director of the Fellowship program for Endocrinology and Metabolism at UAMS. He was passionate about teaching during his tenure at UAMS and taught scores of medical students, residents and fellows in endocrinology. In recognition of his dedication, devotion and passion for teaching, his students awarded him the following honors: Educational Excellence Award, Red Sash Award for Outstanding Teaching, Gold Sash Award for Outstanding Teaching, and the Junior Golden Apple Award.
He was a member for over 50 years of Little Rock's First Baptist Church, serving as a deacon, choir member, and teaching Sunday School. Dr. Faas had a great love of classical music. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren at the lake and Florida vacations.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Erna and Oscar Faas and brother, Rudy O. Faas. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Earlann Faas; daughter Carolyn (Gerard) Wood of Kansas City, and daughter, Diana (Philip) Brandon of Little Rock. He took great pride in his six grandchildren, Michele Wood of Denver, Alex Wood of St. Louis, Natalie Wood and Angela Wood, also of St. Louis, Darby Brandon of New York, and Trent Brandon of Little Rock.
Burial will be held Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at 9am, Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock. The Celebration of Life service will follow at 11am at First Baptist Church of Little Rock, 62 Pleasant Valley Drive. Visitation will follow the service.
Memorials may be directed to the UAMS, Division of Endocrinology, Division of Oncology, or the Palliative Care Clinic. The family would like to thank the many physicians who were involved in his care.
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12 Condolence(s)
Fred Faas
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
I’m sad and exualy I don’t now what to say.
A vieuw years a go I ask Dr. Fred Faas or he was related to folks in Holland, like me for example.
His answer ‘well I am not sure, I think more German related’.
A great man, husband, grandfather, friend and teacher for so manny.
Dr. Fred Faas, may your soul Rest In Peace, and may God comfort your family.
Betsy Day
Monday, May 8, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to your family. Dr. Faas was a fabulous doctor, teacher, mentor, friend. He will be greatly missed by his UAMS family.
Susan Garrett
Thursday, May 4, 2017
I was sad to learn of the death of Dr. Faas. He and Earlann have been members of the Little Rock Athletic Club for over 20 years. The last time I spoke with him a month ago he was still planning to resume using the club. I did not realize what a positive impact he had on the community.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Susan Garrett
Little Rock Athletic Club
Fran Stevens McCuller
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Carolyn and Diana, I have such fond memories of living next door to your family. Your dad was always a gentleman. Praying for your families as you grieve.
Robert Coker
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
I was honored to serve with Dr. Faas on the UAMS Institutional Review Board. In addition to being a fine physician and dedicated public servant, he mentored so many with patient and articulate demeanor. Dr. Faas was a living lesson of how to be a fine man. Please accept our sincere condolences.
David Moore
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Earlann, I will miss Fred. He was a wonderful supporter and a great help to me when we were taking care of Cobine. He loved her and wanted to do his best to ensure everything went well for her. With friends like that helping us, it was an honor to work with him and Cobine. We will be praying for you!
G'nelle Stevens
Monday, May 1, 2017
Reading Fred's obituary in the newspaper brought back many wonderful memories of living next door to you. Morris and I were blessed to have both of you for neighbors. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
G'nelle Stevens
Jim and Susan Marsh
Monday, May 1, 2017
We are all saddened by the death of Fred. He was a much beloved doctor, teacher and inspiring role model at UAMS. He touched many lives in positive ways and shall be remembered.
Joe and Bonnie Magness
Monday, May 1, 2017
Earlann,
We will always cherish the good times we had in earlier days fellowshipping at First Baptist and in each other's homes. We miss those times. We love you and Fred dearly and pray for you in this time of sorrow.
Joe and Bonnie Magness
Adam & Junanne Brown
Sunday, April 30, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of Dr Faas. My grown son had six brain surgeries and I credit Dr Faas with keeping him "going." He was one of the kindest and most compassionate people I have ever met. Adam is doing so well because of him. We loved our Dr Faas!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Thank you for the care I received from you at the VA.
Jack and Nancy Hossler
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Dear Earlann,
"Precious in the sight of our LORD is the death of HIS Saint FRED!"
I shall always remember the wonderful times we shared with you and FRED during our Prophecy Studies.
You and FRED shall always have a special place in our hearts!
May your loneliness be filled with the exciting thought of one day soon, being reunited at the "RAPTURE".
We love you - - - John (Jack) and Nancy Hossler